Klein Oak (6-3, 3-3 District 15-6A) is sitting pretty. The Panthers have wins over Dekaney and Montgomery, which both sit behind them in the standings by a game. Klein lost to Dekaney on Friday and has to beat Westfield in Week 11.

Neither team put a stranglehold on the game, but Klein Oak's defense made a difference late. Trent Sisco's 37-yard field goal with eight minutes left broke a 14-14 deadlock for Klein Oak.

Quarterback Brandon Blair had the Panthers' only two touchdowns, while Cameron Olson provided some spark in his place.

Both teams turned turnovers into points in the first half. Montgomery lost a high snap that Klein Oak's Chris Garcia recovered at the Bears' 3. Blair turned that into a 1-yard TD run.

Montgomery's Jake Loera tipped and intercepted a pass for the Bears later, which led to Anthony Thomas' 10-yard touchdown run to tie the game at the end of the first.

Klein Oak grabbed the advantage near halftime off Blair's second touchdown - a 34-yarder.

All Montgomery did to open the third was ride a few Jordan Hood runs on the way to his game tying 1-yard touchdown run.

Montgomery got a stop on the next drive but when it had a chance to take the lead, Klein Oak's Seth Glenn picked off a pass.

Klein Oak couldn't capitalize and gave the Bears another chance. There was progress until the drive stalled at the Klein Oak 17. The field goal missed.

"Getting down to the red zone and not coming up with points twice, I guess that's the biggest thing," Montgomery coach John Bolfing. "We left points on the board. It was a good game. Both teams got after it. Both defenses played very well."

Klein Oak's defense showed up again by forcing a punt on a mid-fourth quarter drive for Montgomery.

This time, the Panthers would take advantage. Olson ran for 30 and 20 yards, respectively, to get Klein Oak deep enough into Montgomery territory.